NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details

Aruncus dioicus var. dioicus

Scientific Name:	Aruncus dioicus var. dioicus
Genus:	Aruncus
Species Epithet:	dioicus
Common Name:	Eastern Goat's-beard
Plant Type	Herb/Wildflower
Life Cycle	Perennial
Plant Family	Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Native/Alien:	NC Native
Invasive Status:	^(*Key)
Size:	3-6 ft.
Bloom Color(s):	White
Light:	Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day, Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day
Soil Moisture:	Moist
Bloom Time:	May, June
Growing Area:	Mountains, Piedmont
Habitat Description:	Moist, nutrient-rich forests and woodland borders. Common in NC mountains and piedmont.
Leaf Arrangement:	Alternate
Leaf Retention:	Deciduous
Leaf Type:	Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like
Leaf Form:	Compound
Life Cycle:	Perennial
Wildlife Value:	Has some wildlife value
Landscape Value:	Suitable for home landscapes
State Rank:	S4: Apparently secure, S5: Secure ^(*Key)
Global Rank:	G_?: Uncertain (add status to NOTES section) ^(*Key)
Notes:	NatureServe Global Rank: G5T5?
Goat's-beard produces dense panicles of tiny white blossoms in late spring. Will Stuart
Goat's-beard is a showy specimen plant as plumes of bright white blossoms contrast with handsome, textured leaves. Will Stuart
Compound leaves are 2- or 3-ternate, doubly toothed, with the terminal leaflet not lobed. Will Stuart
Links:	USDA PLANTS Database Record NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/aruncus-dioicus/ Vascular Plants of NC: https://auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov/flora/species_account.php 700 Bird-friendly Plants for NC: https://nc.audubon.org/700